that it was incredible
St. John Bosco was named after St. John the Baptist. His parents dedicated him to St. John as a child due to his miraculous birth.
The Gospel of Luke begins with the birth of John the Baptist.
John's parents are both descendants from the priestly line of Aaron. They were advanced in age; therefore, his birth is as miraculous as is the announcement by the angel, Gabriel. John's father, Zacharias, was a priest. John's mother was Elizabeth who was a noteworthy example of piety and devotion to the Lord (Luke 1:5-6).
St. John the Baptist
There is no Bible evidence to support the idea that John the Baptist had any siblings. Elizabeth, his mother was already an aged women when she miraculously became pregnant and gave birth to John her first born.
St. Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, gave birth to John when she was already elderly.
6 months
Actually, we do not know the date of the birth of John the Baptist nor of the birth date of Jesus. However, the Church chose to celebrate the birth of Jesus on December 25. John, according to scripture, was about 6 months older than Jesus so he was given the date of June 24.
The Nativity of John the Baptist on June 24 commemorates his birthday - six months before that of Our Lord.
John the Baptist, just like all Jewish boys, was circumcised and named on the 8th day after his birth.
Elizabeth she was cousin to Mary. Elizabeth gave birth to John the Baptist.
Julius was sent to spy on John the Baptist by King Herod Antipas. Julius instead sent 4 of his soldiers to spy on John. John had condemned Herod for marrying his brother's wife.